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Iliafi Esera

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Iliafi Esera
Esera in 2022
12th General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand
In office
November 2011 – September 2023
Preceded byKen Harrison
Succeeded byTerry Bradley
Assistant Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand
In office
October 2003 – November 2011
Preceded byKem Price
Succeeded byDonald McDonell
Personal details
BornSamoa Lalomanu, Western Samoa
SpouseFalefia-o-alii (Fia) Esera
RelationsJudah
Jesse
Molly-Rose
Carmel
Luke
Akira
Ruby
Joel
Olivia
Eva
Josephine
Joseph
ChildrenJason
Arohaina
Olympia
Susana
Faith
Tasha
Anneke
Grace

Iliafi Talotusitusi Esera ONZM is a Christian minister of the Assemblies of God movement.

Pastor Iliafi is an internationally renowned speaker amongst Christian organizations. Reverend Esera is of Samoan birth and currently resides in New Zealand, but regularly speaks in America, Asia and Oceania. He was a member of the Assembly of God in New Zealand Executive Presbytery from 2002-2023 and held the position of General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand from 2011-2023. He also held the position of Assistant Superintendent of the AGNZ from 2003 until his election to General Superintendent in November 2011.[1] Iliafi is the senior pastor of Faith City Church in Wanganui, New Zealand.

Reverend Esera is of Samoan birth and married to Falefia-o-alii (called Fia), they have eight children and 11 grandchildren.

Iliafi ministers at conferences all over the world which have included Promise Keepers NZ & Youth of the Nation in Whanganui.

In the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours, Esera was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the Samoan community and Christian ministry.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Pastor Profiles at Faith City Church A/G http://fcc.net.nz/about-us#Leader-ship
  2. ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2021". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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Preceded by
Ken Harrison
General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand
2011–2023
Succeeded by
Terry Bradley
Preceded by
Kem Price
Assistant Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand
2003–2011
Succeeded by
Donald McDonell
Preceded by
Rick Sutcliffe
Senior Pastor of Faith City Church A/G
1992–present
Incumbent